Item 701 - Apollo 17 Catalog 419 (Nov 2013)

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Description

Flown printed fabric American flag carried on board Apollo 17, 5.5 x 4, affixed to a 14 x 11 printed presentation certificate which reads, “This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII, December 7–19, 1972.” The certificate was presented to Glenn W. Watkins in February 1981 to recognize his “outstanding contribution to the manned space flight programs.” Certificate retains its original gold seal affixed to the right side, below which is an autopen signature of Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. Framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 14. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.